In the region, Lviv the court fined the person who arranged underground casino With 27 gaming machines. He must pay 340 thousand hryvnists a fine and all equipment and money now Confiscate state income.
This is indicated in the proposal published on July 4 in the United State Register. The District Court of Gorodotsky found itself guilty in the region of Ivano-Frankivsky Ivan B., which, according to the case, organized an underground casino In the premises of the enterprise “Avtopplus”.
There he placed 27 gaming machines and for several years allowed those who wanted to participate in illegal gambling. The scheme functioned at least three years, while the activities of the gambling institution Law enforcement officers did not stop.
During the investigation, it turned out that Ivan B. not only rented the premises, but in fact controlled the whole process, He controlled the work of the staff, chose employees and ensured the functioning of the equipment. Despite this, in court the accused He did not admit his guilt.
He stated that there was no relationship with the organization of the gambling business. However, the witnesses under the oath indicated that Ivan B. Organizer of the underground institution. The court took into account these shows, as well as the results of investigative actions and experience, and sentenced the conviction.
As a result, Ivan B. was found guilty of committing a criminal offense in accordance with an article that provides for a punishment for organizing gambling without an appropriate license. The court ordered him to pay a fine for 340 thousand hryvniasIn addition, they will be pulled out of Another 11.5 thousand hryvnists as compensation for exams in the framework of the case.
All 27 gaming machines captured during the search should be confiscated for the good of the state. In addition, the state budget will be transferred into cash found in the casino: 6.4 thousand Polish Zlotys And 9.8 thousand hryvnisField
It is worth noting that although gambling has been legalized in Ukraine since 2020, only you can work in this area Subject to the official license. Any other form of casino-underwater casino, halls with machine guns without registration are considered a criminal offense. Currently, the court verdict has not yet entered into force – the parties have an appeal for protection.
According to OBOZ.UA, the United States plan to limit tax deductions for professional players, and not the full cost deductions will only allow you to subtract 90% of the winnings. This means that even with minimal profit you will have to pay taxes more than actually earned.
Source: Obozrevatel
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